Environment & green economy

A healthy environment and equitable access to ecosystem goods and services are crucial for sustainable development, but they are increasingly threatened. To improve lives around the globe for the long term, we must change our relationship with the environment: growth and sustainability can go hand in hand if this imperative is met at all levels. An inclusive green economy offers a possible pathway.

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#EUBeachCleanUp: Our ocean starts with you!

Diane KELECOM posted an Idea | 26 August 2020

Make a difference this year and be a part of the 2020 edition of the #EUBeachCleanUp! Oceans were already heavily affected before - but with Covid waste added - our oceans are suffering even more from the impact of human waste, and specifically plastics. With already a minimum of 8 million tons per...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Earth Overshoot Day 2020 - Help #MoveTheDate

Alexa Froger updated the event | 18 August 2020

12 Aug

From 12 August 2020 to 22 August 2020

Earth Overshoot Day is the date when humanity in a given year has used up all the natural resources that Earth can regenerate in that year. Anything we use after that day, is more than the planet can provide. This year it falls on 22 August – about three weeks later than last year as a consequence...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Introduction to the Circular Economy

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 18 August 2020

06 Oct

From 6 October 2020
Organised by DEVCO C2 & C6

Introduction to the Circular Economy The 1.5-hour session aims at providing the participants with an understanding of the opportunities brought about by a transition to a circular economy, and of their potential to promote and support partner countries’ engagement in this process, with multiple...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Updates on International Climate Negotiations

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 18 August 2020

22 Sep

From 22 September 2020
Organised by DEVCO C2 & C6

Updates on International Climate Negotiations The 1.5-hour session will present the current international climate change policy framework and architecture. It will address the most recent negotiation developments and challenges in the context of the Paris Agreement, and highlights the EU positions...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Greening EU cooperation: Crash Course for Managers

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 18 August 2020

13 Oct

From 13 October 2020
Organised by DEVCO C2 & C6

Greening EU cooperation: Crash Course for Managers The world is facing growing climate and environmental challenges: the greening of EU development cooperation is more important than ever. It is a policy commitment as well as an imperative to achieve the ambition of the European Green Deal, the...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Greening EU cooperation II: Key Tools and Instruments

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 18 August 2020

14 Sep

From 14 September 2020
Organised by DEVCO C2 & C6

Greening EU cooperation II: Key Tools and Instruments The world is facing growing climate and environmental challenges: the greening of EU development cooperation is more important than ever. It is a policy commitment as well as an imperative to achieve the ambition of the European Green Deal, the...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Greening EU cooperation I: The Basics

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun updated the learning event | 18 August 2020

08 Sep

From 8 September 2020
Organised by DEVCO C2 & C6

Greening EU cooperation I: The Basics The world is facing growing climate and environmental challenges: the greening of EU development cooperation is more important than ever. It is a policy commitment as well as an imperative to achieve the ambition of the European Green Deal, the Sustainable...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Greening EU cooperation I: The Basics

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new learning event | 18 August 2020

08 Sep

From 8 September 2020
Organised by DEVCO C2 & C6

Greening EU cooperation I: The Basics The world is facing growing climate and environmental challenges: the greening of EU development cooperation is more important than ever. It is a policy commitment as well as an imperative to achieve the ambition of the European Green Deal, the Sustainable...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Earth Overshoot Day - European (virtual) Launch event - Organised by the Club of Rome & Global Footprint Network

Alexa Froger created a new event | 17 August 2020

20 Aug

From 20 August 2020
Organised by The Club of Rome; Global Footprint Network

Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. COVID-19 has caused humanity's Ecological Footprint to contract, pushing the date of Earth Overshoot Day back more than three weeks...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
SDG12 : Enabling Informed Choices from Factory to Fashion (GreenButton, giz textilbuendnis Programs)

Rakesh Vazirani posted Information | 11 August 2020

A) Focus Countries : Germany, Netherlands, UK, France, Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Vietnam B) Relevant for : Merchandisers & Sustainability Leaders with Brand/Retailers, Tier2 (Water processing Units) C) Topics: Informed Choice Matrix, giz FABRIC, Green Button D) Fees : FREE...

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Group: Platform on Responsible Management of the Supply Chain in the Garment Sector

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